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Veterinary Referral Surgery Nurse
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Experienced Referral Surgery Nurse – Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital
Part-time or Full-time | East Mornington
Are you an Experienced Referral Surgery Nurse Ready to take on a new role in a High-Performing Team?
We’re looking for an experienced Referral Surgery Nurse to join the dedicated team at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of ECC, alongside specialists, registrars, and highly skilled nurses who are passionate about advancing patient care.
Get a feel for life in our team: https://youtu.be/IOqHOHZZC2o
Why Join Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital?
As part of our referral hospital team, you’ll be at the heart of complex, high-acuity cases you won’t find in general practice. You’ll work closely with our highly skilled and passionate surgery nurses in a progressive, supportive, and fun environment. For those seeking growth, leadership opportunities within the team are also available.
We offer:
- 24/7 emergency and referral services across ECC, surgery, internal medicine, and anaesthesia
- A truly multidisciplinary, collaborative environment where every nurse plays a vital role in patient outcomes
- Opportunities to work with trauma patients, ventilator cases, critical anaesthetics, transfusions, chest drains, central lines, and more
- Recognition of our nurses — from featuring on our Vet Wrap Podcast to speaking at CPD nights
And when your shift is done? You’ll be just minutes from beaches, wineries, and bushland trails on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula only an hour from Melbourne.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Veterinary Nurse to join our referral hospital team, available either part-time (3 days per week) or full-time (4 days per week), with just 1 weekend shift in 8.
Reporting to the Referral Nurse Team Leader and supported by our Senior Surgery Nurses, you’ll collaborate directly with our Specialist Surgeons, Surgical Registrars, Residents, and Interns to deliver outstanding patient care. Your role will include:
- Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting advanced surgical procedures
- Assisting with imaging and diagnostic processes
- Preparing patients for theatre
- Providing ongoing care to hospitalised patients
About You
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced referral environment.
To be successful, you’ll bring:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years’ experience in referral surgery nursing, or similar advanced nursing role
- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- A flexible, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
- A genuine passion for learning, professional growth, and upholding high standards of care
What We Offer
- A strong focus on your wellbeing and mental health, with support programs available to all staff
- The opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists
- Access to excellent referral hospital facilities
- Generous employee benefits, including discounted healthcare for your pets
- Structured career development, with mentorship, on-the-job training, and a CE allowance
- Flexible paid parental leave and a supportive, family-like workplace culture
For more Information and to apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career we’d love to hear from you. Reach out for a confidential chat with Victoria Nguyen at [email protected] or 0422 882 885.
Visit our social pages on Facebook or LinkedIn to get a feel for who we are, and join our Vet Education Hub where you can access our Podcast Vet Wrap and all our educational videos for free.
Learn more about at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital: https://penvetreferral.com.au/careers/